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Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir
I never get an advance notice on what wines we are to expect from “A Taste of Monterey” a wine club that we joined years ago, on our first trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea. I realize that most people just refer to … Continue reading
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Tagged Arroyo Seco, California, Monterey County, Pinot Noir, Scott Family Estate
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Cima Collina Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
Normally when I get a new shipment from my wine club “A Taste of Monterey” is always a good time. Unfortunately as I am finally getting around to writing about some wines that arrived in December, I find that the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Cima Collina, Heller Vineyard, Merlot
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Mr. Lucky – Part Two
Some of you may have thought that my reference to the movie with this name, might be too arcane, so you might remember the television show with John Vivyan and Ross Martin; or you may just think that I have … Continue reading
Some Bubbles for the New Decade
Well Barbara Walters did not come out of retirement to say “Good evening, I am Barbara Walters and this is 2020.” I think it would have been lost on the television viewing audience, but then I didn’t recognize anyone on … Continue reading
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Tagged Bobal, Brut, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, France, Imperial Brut, JP Chenet, Mawby Sparkling, Methode Traditionelle, Michigan, Moet et Chandon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, US
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New Year's Eve 2020
Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century. New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house. I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading
When Worlds Collide
When worlds collide is rather catchy, but it really was nothing ominous, we were enjoying the last night of Ms. Yoga being in town and the first night of the Louisville clan in town and everyone decided to meet at … Continue reading
